AIA South Dakota is the professional non-profit membership association of architects, future architects, and partners in the building and design industries, and the state chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) AIA South Dakota advances the mission that design matters in every South Dakota community.

An architect designs a building using virtual reality. Concept: The future of architecture lies in AI, holograms and 3D design.

Design Digest: Technology and the chance to reimagine our industry (again)

From computer-aided design software and building information modeling programs to augmented-reality headsets and artificial intelligence, technology has helped drive major shifts in our industry. Each advancement has enabled architects and design professionals to work more consistently across projects. Ideally, these tools also provide clients with a better idea of how their finished project will look…

Paige Riddle

Newly Licensed Architect: Paige Riddle, AIA

Architects take many paths to achieve licensure. AIA South Dakota members know what it takes to earn a stamp. Some people move from their college degree directly through the Architect Registration Examination. Others work more long-term in the design field, explore alternate careers, devote time to family, or travel. However an architect earns licensure, we…

Representing the Work of a Master in the National Register of Historic Places

by Liz Almlie, Historic Preservation Specialist- South Dakota State Historical Society Of properties recognized in the National Register of Historic Places, one slice of them are nominated as the work of a master architect or craftsperson, which could also include builders, landscape architects, bridge engineers, and others.  These are places that best represent their body…